Overview

School Occupational Therapy Assistant

• School COTA position available to start in August for the 2024-2025 School Year
• Cicero area of IL
• Full Time - 7 Hours daily (35 hours weekly)
• Pre-K thru 8th grade 
• On-site services required
• School-based experience required

We value our occupational therapists and their dedication to our mission of making a difference in a child’s life. That is why we make it a priority to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development
• Continuing Education and more!

HealthPRO®/Heritage is a national leading provider of highly skilled Occupational Therapists and educators. We hire Occupational Therapists who share our vision, work diligently, and provide best practices in Occupational Therapy that will change children's lives for the better. If you are a passionate, talented OT that wants to help children across the country, then maybe it is time to look at our company.

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Looking forward to speaking with you!

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to cognitive, physical, and motor skill needs face, including but not limited to: Developmental Delays, Social Skills, Sensory Processing Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, And other Chronic Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Mental Health and/or Behavioral Issues, Physical Injuries, Spatial Awareness, Neuromotor Dysfunction.
• Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations in the area of occupational therapy to determine students need for services or need of dismissal from services
• Participate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Occupational Therapy services
• Provide Occupational Therapy sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP
• Maintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, daily notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEP’s

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must hold a current license to practice in state 
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

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